December weather forecastBentheim, Germany

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Bentheim, Germany, with an average temperature varying between 2°C (35.6°F) and 5.3°C (41.5°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December coincides with a small decrease in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 5.3°C (41.5°F) from a frosty 8.7°C (47.7°F). Bentheim experiences a steady nighttime temperature of 2°C (35.6°F) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 89%, December is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Bentheim, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.5 rainfall days, and 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10 snowfall days, and 16mm (0.63") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bentheim.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:27 CET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In December, in Bentheim, the average high-temperature is 5.3°C (41.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 2°C (35.6°F).

The most humid month in Bentheim is December, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

The average relative humidity in December in Bentheim, Germany, is 89%.

In Bentheim, during December, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Bentheim, Germany. Throughout December, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

With an average of 7h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bentheim.

The average day length in December is 7h and 45min.

On the first day of December in Bentheim, sunrise is at 08:20 and sunset at 16:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:42 and sunset at 16:27 CET.

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Bentheim.

In Bentheim, Germany, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Bentheim, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bentheim, Germany

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Bentheim, Germany

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Bentheim, Germany

  • Average wind speed in December: 19km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Bentheim, Germany

  • Average humidity in December: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Bentheim, Germany

  • Average rainfall in December: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (16mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Bentheim, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bentheim, Germany

  • Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Bentheim, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Bentheim, Germany

  • Average daylight in December: 7h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bentheim, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Bentheim, Germany

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bentheim, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Bentheim, Germany

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).